summer startup academy session 4 with susan fonseca from singularityu and women@thefrontier
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Session 4 of the Summer Startup Academy has come and gone – but not without some great insight and conversation. In this presentation, Susan Fonseca, Founder of Women@TheFrontier (@WomenAtFrontier) spoke on her experiences working with organizations such as NASA as she helped turn the concept of Singularity University into a reality in only a matter of months. Biggest takeaway: the best time to start is now.TRANSCRIPT
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What: Visionary, Strategist, Communications Expert
How:• Yes > No• Feast + Famine• Inspire action• Time Management• Authentic
When: NOW
Susan FonsecaFounder, Women@TheFrontierFounding Member, Singularity University
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Dream
Inspiration
Idea
Ideation
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Build1. The Team. (Board, Staff, Volunteers, Advisors)
2. Internal Structures. (Corporate, Legal, Operations)
3. External Structures. (Website, Brand, Projects, Needs)
4. Infrastructure (IP)5. Funding Launch!
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Courtesy of IDEO
Grow
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A LeaderTo Lead: • To protect + provide cover for the team• To find resources to build the dream• To make the tough call • To take responsibility for the org • To carry the full load - always
Also: • To steer the ship• To enjoy the process• To choose the design, tone, culture
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“Have a sense of humor. You're going to mess up from time to time. Laugh at yourself. It's not that deep. If you fall, make it a big splash!”
- Dr. Mae Jemison
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Women@TheFrontier launching August 2013
Facebook: Women@theFrontierTwitter: @WomenAtFrontier
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Thank you! #StartupAcademy
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